# Autism iHelp – Animals

> Vocabulary teaching aid for children with Autism using real-life photos and interactive games. (iPhone/iPad app by John Talavera.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-animals/id517190622 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [John Talavera](https://appshunter.io/developer/502389200)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-animals/id517190622/reviews.md

## What is Autism iHelp?

Autism iHelp is a vocabulary teaching aid developed by parents of a child with Autism and a speech-language pathologist. Autism iHelp was inspired by the need for specific language intervention tools for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder  focusing on their unique strengths and difficulty with expressive vocabulary.

Autism iHelp is an invaluable tool for your child with Autism when those first words just don’t come. The colorful real-life photos are presented in an easy-to-label format. 

This app includes several features:

- 24 real world photos; it has been proven that children with Autism respond best to photos as opposed to illustrations and are very visual learners. 24 photos chosen based on established expressive language milestones are divided into three sub groups of eight.  With 24 photos, over-stimulation is less likely which increases the child’s ability to grasp the concepts at an appropriate rate. 
- Labels of all photos with the option to turn off the label as some children with Autism may be more drawn to the written word. At the end of eight images there will be an option to try again, aiding in repetition and drill required for learning new words. 
- Option to have images presented at random or not, to additionally aid in generalization and concrete learning.
- When audio is selected, two voice options are available—male and female.  This provides the most realistic experience for your child.  There will also be an option to turn the audio off, which would prompt your child to use his or her own voice and spontaneously label the learned words. 
- This app also includes two Learning Enhancement activities.  These learning activities are presented in a game-like format, and require the child to either match a picture to word given multiple word choices or choose the word that goes with the picture in a field of 4 pictures.  These games check retention of the learned vocabulary and integrate auditory and visual memory. Additionally, you are able to track your child's gains through progress reports that average the last 3 performances of each learning enhancement activity.

Autism iHelp – Animals app includes pictures of farm animals, zoo animals, and common pets-- use for labeling, categorizing animals, and talking about the sounds they make.

“with Autism iHelp…..it gets better.”

## Key features

- 24 real-life photos
- Customizable photo labels
- Randomized image presentation
- Male/female voice options
- Two learning enhancement activities
- Progress tracking reports

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-animals/id517190622/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Even better

*2013-02-16*

The update is even better! Nice job!

## Frequently asked questions about Autism iHelp

### What is Autism iHelp Animals?

Autism iHelp Animals is a vocabulary teaching aid designed for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It uses real-life photos and interactive games to help children learn and label words.

### How does Autism iHelp Animals help with learning?

The app utilizes visual learning with 24 real-life photos, customizable labels, and options for audio prompts or encouraging the child to use their own voice. It also includes two game-like activities to reinforce vocabulary.

### Can I track my child's progress with Autism iHelp Animals?

Yes, the app includes progress reports that average the last three performances of each learning enhancement activity. This allows you to monitor your child's gains in vocabulary retention.

### What kind of photos are included in Autism iHelp Animals?

The app features pictures of farm animals, zoo animals, and common pets. These are used for labeling, categorizing animals, and discussing the sounds they make.

### What devices is Autism iHelp Animals compatible with?

Autism iHelp Animals is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for users aged 4 and older.

### How often is Autism iHelp Animals updated?

The app was last updated on November 17, 2017, with version 1.2.0. It was originally released on April 13, 2012.

### What is the cost of Autism iHelp Animals?

Autism iHelp Animals is a paid application, priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Does Autism iHelp Animals have ads?

No, Autism iHelp Animals does not contain advertisements. It is a paid app designed to be free of distractions.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2017-11-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Latest iOS version support.

### 1.0.1 — 2013-01-17

- Updated for iPhone5 compatibility 
- Updated progress reports 
- Updated graphics

### 1.0.0 — 2012-04-13

No release notes.

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- [Autism iHelp – Play](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autism-ihelp-play/id521485216)
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